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Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement

ACFW's mission is to advance Christian Fiction by inspiring writers to join with God in the creative process, training them in the craft, and educating them in the publishing industry.

Statement Of Faith

Jesus is God incarnate; salvation comes through him alone:
Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6 NIV

The Bible is God's Infallible Word:
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:16 NIV

Overview of ACFW

From airport newsstands to Newsweek, Christian fiction continues to grow in popularity, resonating with readers looking for both faith and fiction. The growth of the genre has birthed many new writers, as evidenced by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).

ACFW has over 2600 members worldwide, consisting of authors, editors, agents, publicists and aspiring writers and was organized in 2000 under the name of American Christian Romance Writers (ACRW). In 2004, the group changed the name to American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) in response to the diverse needs of its membership, who write across many genres.

The group offers a variety of services and benefits to members in an effort to fulfill its mission to advance Christian Fiction by inspiring writers to join with God in the creative process, training them in the craft, and educating them in the publishing industry. Members are invited to join an e-mail loop and participate on genre Facebook pages, both of which provide venues for discussions about writing and the business of publishing. Critique groups and monthly online workshops offer aspiring authors the training and interaction they need to develop their craft to a publishable level. Further, members can join regional and local groups and develop relationships with other writers in their area.

Published authors enjoy the promotional benefits provided by the group which include announcing new book releases, the opportunity to have a book featured in the ACFW Book Club, and the Featured Author interviews published on Fiction Finder , which attracts thousands of visitors each month.

In addition, ACFW hosts an annual national conference that has become the premier event among Christian fiction writers and other industry professionals for the quality classes and networking opportunities provided there. The first national conference, held in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2002 attracted 100 attendees. In September 2014, ACFW hosted over 500 conferees in St. Louis. Past conference keynote speakers include Francine Rivers, Karen Kingsbury, Karen Ball, James Scott Bell, Robin Jones Gunn, and Angela Hunt, as well as other popular, best-selling authors in the inspirational market. The 2015 conference will take place in Dallas. Details can be found here.

ACFW Testimonials

One of the reasons that I waited so long to begin my personal novel journey was because I believed that writing was something that I would have to do in isolation. I believed that I wouldn't have any support or help. I was so wrong!! When God finally broke through my hard head and made it clear that I was to rewrite my screenplay into a novel, I went to Google and searched, "Christian Fiction Writing" and it brought me to you (ACFW). And here I am! And oh, how my life is infinitely richer! I have fallen in love with writing again. And I have found a great big group of cheerleaders! I am fully supported and far from isolated.
Sarah Salter